Written questions by Wood.

What recent estimate she has made of the aggregate value of crypto-assets held by (a) her Department and (b) police forces.

The Government does not currently publish the amount of cryptocurrency restrained / recovered under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002.The Home office is reviewing plans to publish new statistics on Crypto assets as part of future annual stats bulletins on asset recovery in response to the new powers that came into effect in April 2024.Official statistics published by the Home Office are kept under review in line with the Code of Practice for Statistics, taking into account a number of factors including user needs, the resources required to compile the statistics, as well as quality and availability of data. These reviews allow us to balance the production of our regular statistics whilst developing new statistics for future release.

Whether the students from Gaza granted permission to study in the United Kingdom under the Chevening scheme will be subject to any security checks or vetting.

Robust security checks will be undertaken on the Chevening Scholars and all students who enter the UK through this process. Biometrics will be collected as part of the visa application process and prior to the final decision on granting entry to the UK as a student.

What her Department's planned (a) timetable and (b) process are for reviewing Code C, Annex L of the Home Office guidance entitled Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984, in the context of the ruling from the Supreme Court in the case of For Women Scotland Ltd (Appellant) v The Scottish Ministers (Respondent) of 16 April 2025.

I refer the Hon Member to the answer provided to UIN 45760 on 2nd May 2025.

With reference to the document entitled Civil Service 2024/2025 External Expenditure on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, published on 30 May 2025, which suppliers were used to provide the International Women's Day event.

The event referred to was a practical development and leadership event designed for female members of Border Force staff.Suppliers for the logistical arrangements were procured in line with government procurement rules, which are always designed to ensure the best value for taxpayers and are consistently reviewed.Further information regarding the guidance for these events is available at the following address: Civil Service Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Expenditure Guidance - GOV.UK.

Pursuant to the Answer of 21 May 2025 to Question HL7327 on Independent Office for Police Conduct, for what reason the Independent Office for Police Conduct continues to hold a paid membership of Stonewall, in the context of the cancellation of subscriptions by the (a) Home Office and (b) other departments.

The Independent Office for Police Conduct is independent of the Home Office and other Departments.Subscriptions to third party organisations are for them to decide.

What recent assessment her Department has made of the risk of large-scale disorder in (a) a single area and (b) multiple areas in Great Britain.

The Cabinet Office publishes a regular National Risk Register (National Risk Register 2025 - GOV.UK), including assessments relating to large-scale disorder, and the government also continues to work closely on an ongoing basis with the police who are responsible for monitoring threats to public orders.

With reference to the Answer of 29 October 2024 to Question HL1634 on Royal and VIP Executive Committee, who represents (a) her Department, (b) the Cabinet Office and (c) the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office on the Executive Committee for the Protection of Royalty and Public Figures.

The terms of reference for the Executive Committee for the Protection of Royalty and Public Figures (RAVEC) agreed in 2021 set out the Committee’s membership, which includes the Home Office, Cabinet Office, and Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.These departments are represented in the Committee by:A senior official in the Homeland Security Group who represents the Home Office.A senior official in the National Security Secretariat who represents the Cabinet Office.A senior official in the Protocol Directorate who represents the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

What criteria her Department will use to determine which countries are on the enhanced tier of the Foreign Influence Registration Scheme.

As set out in the National Security Act 2023, the Secretary of State may make a specification under the enhanced tier of the Foreign Influence Registration Scheme (FIRS) where they consider it is reasonably necessary to do so to protect the safety or interests of the United Kingdom.The Secretary of State will consider a broad range of UK interests when deciding if a country should be specified, and the nature and scope of any such specification. This will include how a specification would support the UK’s national security and the Government’s long-term, strategic approach to the country under consideration.

Pursuant to the Answer of 14 May 2025 to Question 48955 on MI5: Stonewall, for what reason MI5 renewed its membership of Stonewall.

MI5 does not comment publicly on internal policy or organisational decisions.

Pursuant to the Answer of 8 April 2025 to Question 42602 on Stonewall subscriptions, whether MI5 pays subscription fees to Stonewall.

MI5 last renewed its paid membership as a 'Diversity Champion' of Stonewall in October 2024.

Pursuant to the Answer of 2 April 2025 to Question 41050 on Foreign Influence Registration Scheme: China, if she will place in the Library a copy of each representation from CityUK in relation to China and the Foreign Influence Registration Scheme.

The Government does not routinely publish correspondence from external organisations and stakeholders as this may inhibit the free exchange of views and information necessary for the effective conduct of policy development.

Whether appointments to the Border Security Command will be included in the Public Bodies Order in Council; and whether the chair appointment will be classified as a significant appointment.

The Border Security Command was established on 5 July 2024. Martin Hewitt CBE QPM was appointed as Border Security Commander, as a Civil Servant, on 7 October 2024.The Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill will place the role of the Border Security Commander on a statutory footing, designating the postholder as a Civil Servant (Part 1, Chapter 1, Clause 1).

Whether TheCityUK has made representations to her Department on China’s classification in the enhanced tier of the Foreign Influence Registration Scheme.

The Home Office has engaged with a number of sectors and their representatives on the implementation of the Foreign Influence Registration Scheme, including The City UK.Engaging with businesses and other stakeholders is a normal and important policy development.

If she will request that the National Crime Agency undertakes an investigation into the (a) laundering of funds from Bangladesh into the United Kingdom and (b) role of the Awami League.

The UK is committed to fighting corruption and illicit finance both domestically and internationally. As with all cases, it is for independent law enforcement agencies and prosecutors to determine whether to undertake investigationsThe National Crime Agency is part of the UK's effort to support Bangladesh in tackling corruption as well as wider law enforcement issues. As a matter of policy, we do not routinely confirm or deny NCA investigations.

With reference to page 6 of the policy paper entitled Plan for Change: Milestones for mission-led government, published on 5 December 2024, CP1210, how many and what proportion of the additional police officers will be (a) full-time police constables, (b) full-time detective constables, (c) PCSOs and (d) special constables.

The Neighbourhood Policing Guarantee will be supported by the commitment to deliver an additional 13,000 additional police officers, PCSOs and special constables in neighbourhood policing roles. There will be funding of £100 million to kickstart delivery, as announced by the Prime Minister in December 2024.We will work with police forces on the mix of roles which will make up those 13,000 additional personnel, will vary from force to force, depending on their needs and existing staffing.

With reference to page 34 of the policy paper entitled Plan for Change: Milestones for mission-led government, published on 5 December 2024, CP1210, how she plans to measure the success of the neighbourhood policing guarantee; and if she will publish data on (a) police visibility and (b) public satisfaction at the community level.

We are currently in the process of devising a new performance framework for neighbourhood policing to improve standards and performance across the country. We are engaging with police forces, the College of Policing and National Police Chiefs’ Council to agree the content of the performance framework, including assessing which measures are available nationally and at the local level. The Guarantee and associated performance framework will ensure everyone, regardless of where they live, receives strengthened and more consistent neighbourhood policing.

With reference to the policy paper entitled Plan for Change, published on 5 December 2024, CP1210, how she plans to measure progress towards her target for safer town centres; and what her target is for reducing levels of (a) anti-social behaviour, (b) shoplifting and (c) other specific crimes.

We are currently in the process of devising a new performance framework for neighbourhood policing to improve standards and performance across the country. We are engaging with police forces, the College of Policing and National Police Chiefs’ Council to agree the content of the performance framework, including assessing which measures are available nationally and at the local level. The Guarantee and associated performance framework will ensure everyone, regardless of where they live, receives strengthened and more consistent neighbourhood policing.